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Originally Posted by cmccuist View Post
If the engine exploded shortly after take off, then what altitude were they at?

How long does it take to get to where you could suck a passenger through that window?
In addition to the static pressure delta, we have airspeed to contend with. All of that air rushing by outside creates a pretty good low pressure zone around the airplane all on its own. Imagine if you rolled the window down on your car at 300-400 mph, or whatever they had achieved by then.
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